Map of Alba CDP, Michigan

Alba is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 287 at the 2020 census.

Located just north of Mancelona along U.S. Route 131, Alba is divided between Star Township on the east and Chestonia Township on the west.

Alba CDP overview:
Name:	Alba CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Michigan
County:	Antrim County
Elevation:	1,178 ft (359 m)
Total Area:	2.73 sq mi (7.07 km²)
Land Area:	2.73 sq mi (7.07 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	287
Population Density:	105.32/sq mi (40.66/km²)
Area code:	231
FIPS code:	2600900
GNISfeature ID:	619894

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History

Alba was first settled as a flag station named Cascade along the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad in 1876. At the time, it was part of Forest Home Township, Michigan. A post office opened on December 4, 1877, and the village was platted the next year. The name was changed to Alba in 1884 after local entertainer Alba Haywood.

The community of Alba was listed as a newly-organized census-designated place for the 2010 census, meaning it now has officially defined boundaries and population statistics for the first time.